Springdale police are looking for multiple suspects after officers said they found moonshine in a Springdale home.

Officials said Tuesday that Larry Gibson, the landlord at 1104 Highland Ave., found four people at the dwelling. At first, authorities thought they were manufacturing methamphetamine.

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A police report said the four ran out the back door when they saw Gibson. Police said the landlord showed up because the tenant was behind on rent.

Officers said Gibson came across gas burners boiling some type of liquid, and a copper tube he recognized was used for making home brew. Brewery owner Steve Rehbock told 40/29 news how easy it is to find illegal liquor.

"I think I could walk into a room with really about five to six people in there and someone would know where to get moonshine," Rehbock said.

Police said they seized a moonshine still discovered in the bedroom. Officials arrested 46-year-old Philip Lambert on charges of possession of the still.

One neighbor said people have been making moonshine at that house for more than five months and that they have contacted Springdale police before.

"Those people need to be arrested that's against the law to have still it's a federal offense," one neighbor said.

Springdale police have not confirmed if they have previously received calls about the home.

State officials said making moonshine is a felony. Police said no arrests have been made.